Please review the handbook closely. The enclosed contents should serve your family as a valuable resource when you have questions regarding Cortez general information, policies, and procedures. We are constantly updating this manual throughout the year so please, if you can’t find the information you need within the handbook give the school a call. We will get you the information needed and make notations for the future edition.

When reviewing the handbook please pay special attention to the following areas:

• Attendance and Punctuality: There is no greater disruption to the instructional process than students who are frequently absent, late, or pulled out of class early. We will help you monitor this closely.

• Traffic Patterns: Schools that were built many years ago reflect the traffic patterns of the period. Nowadays, more vehicle traffic continues to cause congestion at dismissal. Please follow the traffic plan enclosed. It helps!

• School Rules and Accountability: Every educator has heard the phrase “behavior first”. Our school rules consist of three that are easy to remember. If your child is demonstrating an inability to follow the rules, we may ask for your assistance in helping your child shape their choices.